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Salt: NAV.233-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Categories

Description

Pewter salt. Capstan form, on domed foot. Engraved with crude wrigglework scrolls and leaves.
The salt was made in two halves, top and bottom. The pattern does not meet in the centre.

Legal notes

A.F. de Navarro Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Navarro, Mary Anderson de, Madame Navarro, J. M. de

Dating

17th Century, Late
1650 - 1699

Materials used in production

Pewter

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: NAV.233-1933
Primary reference Number: 125453
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 24 August 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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